At a Glance
Median Income
$88,266
$55,833 per capita
Home Value
$404,900
Zillow: $498,363
Median Rent
$1,984/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridge residents earn a median household income of $88,266 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,833. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridge is $404,900 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,363. Median rent is $1,984/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Ridge reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population12,506
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density948/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,266
Per Capita$55,833
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A
Home Value$404,900
Rent$1,984
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$498,363
Housing Units6,224
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation89 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute36 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridge was built in 1979.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.
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